Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (54.1% vs 54.6%). Look for Sturm on neutral-zone draws (100% H2H, 3 meetings). Glass wins 54.2% vs left-shot opponents — Sturm shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Glass 53.6% vs Sturm 53.6% (-0.5%)
H2H factor
Not applied (5 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Glass 69.3%
Defensive zone
Sturm 62.5%
Neutral zone
Sturm 53.5%
Result
Nico Sturm favored at 50.7%
49.3%
50.7%
Glass
Sturm
Head-to-Head Record
2
-
3
(5 meetings)
2
3
Glass
Sturm
Last 5: Glass 2-3 Sturm
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Glass
1
0
Glass
Sturm
1 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Glass
1
0
Glass
Sturm
1 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Sturm
0
3
Glass
Sturm
3 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Glass
Sturm
Edge
Even Strength
53.5% (692)
54.6% (271)
-1.1%
Penalty Kill
59.1% (44)
54.4% (90)
+4.7%
On penalty kill, Glass has a +4.7% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Sturm shoots left. Glass is 54.2% vs left-shot opponents (546).
Glass shoots right. Sturm is 54.2% vs right-shot opponents (118).
Home / Away
Glass
Sturm
Home
54.4% (410)
53.0% (168)
Away
53.6% (343)
56.0% (193)
By Period
Glass
Sturm
P1
53.6%
58.2%
P2
50.0%
53.2%
P3
58.4%
52.3%
OT
50.0%
100.0%
Final 5 min
53.2%
55.7%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Glass
50.0%▼
58.5%
54.1%
Sturm
52.0%▼
57.5%
54.6%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2026 | 3 | 07:34 | Offensive | Cody Glass |
| Jan 12, 2026 | 3 | 07:28 | Neutral | Nico Sturm |
| Jan 12, 2026 | 2 | 02:08 | Defensive | Cody Glass |
| Jan 12, 2026 | 1 | 08:01 | Neutral | Nico Sturm |
| Jan 12, 2026 | 1 | 05:05 | Neutral | Nico Sturm |